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flyboykuao's avatar
flyboykuao
Explorer
Nov 06, 2018

RV Covers in the winter

Hello, I am looking for feedback to those who use an RV cover in the winter. Do you use one of the covers that drapes over the roof only, or do you use one that drapes down over the sides and tires?

Was yours easy to put on and take off? I am not as strong or limber as I used to be.

I live in Oregon's Wilamette Valley which is a moderate but wet climate. My main concern is protecting the roof. I understand the concern about the sun rays hitting the exterior. Our exterior is already a bit faded and I suspect additional exposure will hurt much more.

We have a 2003 Fleetwood Bounder diesel pusher.

Thanks in advance for your advice.
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  • 2edgesword's avatar
    2edgesword
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2018
    I'm a vertically challenged senior citizen. I've covered my prior 23' and now my 32' travel trailer by myself. If you can climb a ladder carrying 30 lbs or so you should be able to do it. It's a lot easier to do if you have a roof you can walk on and if you have a place on the ground large enough to lay the cover down and roll it up in a way so that it's in the correction orientation when you roll it out on the roof. Be careful and don't do it on a day with any wind.

    As for just the roof or the whole trailer, the hardest part is getting it up on the roof. Once you roll it out draping it down the sides is the easy part.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Nov 06, 2018
    I use a full cover whenever the TT is at rest and since the TT is 7.5 feet wide, I can put it on without getting up on the roof with my collapsible ladder...provided I roll and fold it carefully when removing. You may not be able to do this....if not, be careful!

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